NETS IV: Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility. Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.
a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.
b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.
d. Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools.
Law enacted in 2000 to protect
children from harmful online
content as a condition for federal
funding that requires schools to
educate minors about appropriate
online behavior.
Online safety, security, and digital
citizenship resources and blogs for
students, educators and families.
Excellent content from McAfee Security
Endorsed by Intel Security and Discovery Education.
Includes interactive quiz.
Certificate available when quiz is passed. Student must download/print certificate and haveteacher or parent sign and complete it.
Teacher creates account
and links to school
(Discovery Education list)
and can then share link
to the module to be used
with students.
No student account required.
Students can go directly
to the page and choose the
module without account creation.
Teacher - computer
and projector optional to
share link/model getting started
Student - computer
or tablet
Browser Note: Firefox doesn't work! Use Safari 5.1 or later Chrome 17 or later Internet Explorer 9 or later
NetSmartz
Free collection of teaching materials primary, intermediate, middle school, and high school grade levels. Videos, lesson plans, and teachable recipes Use NetSmartz to create a dynamic Internet safety curriculum.
Teacher - computer,
projector
Student - computer or
tablet
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A free standards-based lesson collection integrating key digital citizenship concepts.
a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.
b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.
d. Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools.
The following courses/resources that address ISTE NETS IV:
Resources for Providing Education to Students about Online Safety
Modeling Digital Citizenship: Curating and Creating with Care
Children's Internet
Protection Act
children from harmful online
content as a condition for federal
funding that requires schools to
educate minors about appropriate
online behavior.
Understanding CIPA for Educators
Video and Lessons from
Common Sense Education
on E-rate and CIPA: Toolkit for Teachers
view only
Student - not applicable for understanding the law -
Computer or tablet for using
resources provided by
Common Sense Education
CMCSS Focus
Videos
Technology Integration Coach
appropriate for sharing in the classroom.
Internet Safety (K-2)
Internet Safety (3-5)
Cyberbullying
Privacy and Usage Concerns
projector
Common Sense Education
plans, activities and assessments
as well as resources to share
with parents
Free materials designed to empower students to:
- think critically
- behave safely
- participate responsibly
in the digital world.Curriculum choices suitable for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
materials.
Teacher account required to
download resources.
Student accounts can be
created by teacher for Digital
Passport.
possibly projector
Student - computer or
tablet for some activities
Think Before You Link
citizenship resources and blogs for
students, educators and families.
Excellent content from McAfee Security
Endorsed by Intel Security and Discovery Education.
Includes interactive quiz.
Certificate available when quiz is passed.
Student must download/print certificate
and have teacher or parent sign and complete it.
and links to school
(Discovery Education list)
and can then share link
to the module to be used
with students.
No student account required.
Students can go directly
to the page and choose the
module without account creation.
and projector optional to
share link/model getting started
Student - computer
or tablet
Browser Note:
Firefox doesn't work!
Use
Safari 5.1 or later
Chrome 17 or later
Internet Explorer 9 or later
NetSmartz
primary, intermediate, middle school, and high school grade levels.
Videos, lesson plans, and teachable recipes
Use NetSmartz to create a dynamic Internet safety curriculum.
projector
Student - computer or
tablet
projector
Student - computer or
tablet
Overview of Blended Learning - Khan Academy video tutorials featuring content from the Christensen Institute
Common Sense Media
SOS Strategies - For a great list of classroom strategies shared by Discovery Education, visit http://tinyurl.com/SOS-strategies.